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Herman's Bakery & Catering

★ 4.0953 recorded reviews$$

7560 Holabird Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA

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Herman's Bakery & Catering
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Essential details

Address
7560 Holabird Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
Phone
(410) 284-5590
Website
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Rating signal
4.0 from 953 recorded reviews
HOURS

Listed operating hours

  • Monday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About and visit notes

For nearly a century, Herman's Bakery & Catering has stood as a true local favorite and a cornerstone of the Dundalk community and the greater Baltimore metropolitan area. Established by the Herman family back in 1923, and operating from its well-known Dundalk location on Holabird Avenue since 1958, this bakery has woven itself into the fabric of Maryland life. It’s the kind of place where generations of families have picked up birthday cakes, holiday treats, and those unforgettable, everyday indulgences that make a day special. If you're a Maryland resident looking for time-honored recipes, classic desserts, and reliable catering services, Herman's Bakery & Catering is a destination that consistently delivers on tradition and flavor.

More than just a place to buy bread or a quick dessert, Herman's is an institution specializing in a wide array of baked goods—from decorated cakes and specialty dessert cakes to an extensive selection of pastries, pies, donuts, Danish, and European ethnic holiday desserts. While some visitors new to the bakery note its old-school aesthetic, true locals know that the charm lies in the consistency of the products and the dedication to classic baking techniques. Herman's has built its reputation on quality and tradition, becoming a hometown staple where everyone has a favorite treat, making it a must-visit spot in Baltimore County.

The name "Herman's Bakery & Catering" itself highlights the dual nature of their business. While the bakery side offers all the sweet cravings one could ask for, the catering services extend their expertise to cover larger events, providing everything from fancy wraps and signature salads to famous five-foot sub sandwiches, making it a comprehensive choice for anyone planning a party, wedding, or corporate lunch in the region. This combination of a full-service bakery and a professional catering arm ensures that whether your need is a single morning pastry or a full spread for a hundred guests, Herman's is equipped to help.

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Location and Accessibility

Herman's Bakery & Catering is conveniently situated at the intersection of Merritt Boulevard and Holabird Avenue, making it an easy stop for residents across Dundalk and beyond. The physical address is a familiar landmark for many in the Baltimore County area:

7560 Holabird Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA

The bakery is committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible visit for all customers. Key accessibility features make a quick visit or a larger order pickup a smooth process:

The location features a free parking lot, eliminating the hassle of street parking and allowing for an easy, quick stop, especially when picking up large orders like custom cakes or catering trays. Furthermore, the establishment offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance and a wheelchair-accessible parking lot, demonstrating a commitment to serving every member of the local Maryland community.

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Services Offered

Herman's Bakery & Catering provides a comprehensive range of products and services, designed to meet both daily cravings and special occasion needs. Their offerings go well beyond simple bakery fare:

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  • Retail Bakery Sales: Offering a vast selection of fresh baked goods including donuts, Danish, buns, cookies, and various pastries for daily purchase.
  • Specialty Dessert Cakes: An extensive menu of refrigerated cakes such as Yellow Cake with Chocolate Icing, Red Velvet, Carrot Cake, Black Forest Cake, German Chocolate Cake, and various cheesecakes (including New York Cheesecake and their unique Black Bottom Cake).
  • Famous & Traditional Items: Home to popular local favorites like the legendary Marshmallow Donuts, Chocolate Fudge Top Cookies, the German-style Smear Case (cheesecake), Peach Cake, and a renowned Strawberry Shortcake.
  • Custom Decorated Cakes: Creating bespoke cakes for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and other celebrations, available in various sizes and flavors including single and double layer rounds, and sheet cakes.
  • Wedding and Special Occasion Cakes: Multi-tiered wedding cakes with options for various cake and filling flavors, as well as satellite cakes for larger gatherings. The team works with customers on custom designs for their perfect day.
  • Cupcakes and Cake Slices: Individual treats including traditional and specialty cupcakes (like Old Fashion Boston Cream, Red Velvet, and Black Bottoms), as well as cake slices for a small taste of their most popular items.
  • Pastry and Dessert Trays: Conveniently pre-arranged trays of miniature French pastries, turnovers, brownies, and assorted donuts and buns, perfect for meetings or parties.
  • Full-Service Catering: Beyond desserts, the catering side of the business provides full meal services, with specialties including fancy wraps, signature salads, and large-scale sandwiches like their famous five-foot subs, delivering lunches across the metro area.
  • Beverages: Coffee and other beverages are available to complement your quick visit or sweet treat.
  • Convenience Services: Customers have multiple ways to shop, including in-store pickup, in-store shopping, and takeout options.
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    Features / Highlights

    What truly sets Herman's Bakery & Catering apart is its deep-rooted history in Maryland and the specific, highly-praised items that have kept customers coming back for decades. The bakery has earned its status as a local staple through these unique highlights:

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  • A Century of Tradition: Founded in 1923, Herman's is a historic, family-owned, and operated business that has been serving the Baltimore Metropolitan Area for over 100 years, with the current Dundalk location open since 1958. This longevity speaks volumes about their quality and consistency.
  • The Legendary Marshmallow Donut: This is arguably one of the bakery's most famous and celebrated items. Customers consistently rave that these "Real Marshmallow Donuts" are "to die for" and an absolute must-try when visiting.
  • Divine Strawberry Shortcake: Another flagship product, the Strawberry Shortcake is praised as "insanely good" and "divine," often a long-standing family tradition for celebrations, available in single-serving parfaits to full-sheet sizes.
  • The Smear Case: A unique German-style cheesecake featuring a sweet dough bottom and a sweet, fluffy filling. It’s a specialty dessert that is increasingly hard to find, making Herman's one of the few places in the area to offer this beloved, traditional treat.
  • Versatile Dessert Menu: From the classic Chocolate Fudge Top Cookies and Polish Bow Ties to a wide selection of French pastries, cream puffs, and various cake slices (Carrot, Tres Leches, Tiramisu), there is a baked good for every preference and occasion.
  • Affordable Quality: Compared to some "boutique" bakeries, Herman's is consistently praised for offering high-quality, delicious baked goods and custom cakes at a reasonable and affordable price point, making celebratory desserts accessible to everyone in the community.
  • Event Planning Flexibility: The business excels at both sweet treats and savory catering, providing a one-stop-shop for everything from a donut cake for a wedding to a full catering menu for a corporate event, showing great flexibility for custom orders.
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    Contact Information

    Whether you’re ready to place a custom cake order, inquire about catering, or just check the current selection of famous donuts, you can reach Herman's Bakery & Catering at their Dundalk location:

    PAddress: 7560 Holabird Ave, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA

    PPhone: (410) 284-5590

    PThe bakery accepts various payment methods for convenience, including Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and NFC Mobile Payments.

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    What is Worth Choosing

    Choosing Herman’s Bakery & Catering is more than just making a purchase; it’s an embrace of a deep-seated Maryland tradition. For locals, Herman's is a taste of nostalgia, the flavor of childhood birthdays, and the dependable choice for all major holidays. While the atmosphere may remind some of a charming "throwback," the quality of the products remains fresh and consistent. This bakery’s legacy is built on its ability to offer classic, satisfying, and beloved baked goods without the excessive price tags often found elsewhere.

    If you live in or around the Baltimore area, a trip to Herman's is truly worth the visit, specifically to try their most celebrated creations. You owe it to yourself to experience the rich, moist layers of the Strawberry Shortcake, often described as one of the best desserts in the area, or to bite into the unique, melt-in-your-mouth delight of the Marshmallow Donut. The vast selection of dessert cakes, from Red Velvet to Jewish Apple Cake, ensures that every family member's favorite is on hand. Furthermore, their readiness to take on large catering orders, including the popular five-foot subs and beautifully decorated wedding cakes, makes them an invaluable local resource for any host or event planner.

    In a world of rapidly changing businesses, Herman’s Bakery & Catering offers a delightful constant: a commitment to traditional baking, customer-focused service, and the most delicious staples of Baltimore County’s culinary history. It is a genuine, community-focused bakery where a quick visit can always turn into a memorable, sweet moment.

    VISIT FEATURES

    Services and accessibility

    These attributes come from the directory record and should be confirmed when essential.

    Service options

    • In-store pickup
    • In-store shopping
    • Takeout

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible parking lot

    Offerings

    • Coffee

    Planning

    • Quick visit

    Payments

    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards

    Parking

    • Free parking lot
    PHOTOS

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    VISITOR FEEDBACK

    Reviews and recurring themes

    Read individual comments as personal experiences, not verified guarantees.

    strawberry shortcake 97birthday cake 42marshmallow 38icing 17peach cake 7grandmother 7holiday 7strawberry cake 6sugar free 5baby shower 5
    ★ 3.0

    I gave this store a 3 because they need some renovations. I understand of nostalgia and holding onto what made them famous, but a little renovation won't hurt. Besides the renovations, it did have an old building odor, which if you're new (like me) it's very off putting. The desserts were nice looking and rich, I got a slice rather slither of carrot and double chocolate cake, both for a total $8. I'll say if you like strawberry shortcake this is the place for you because they had a bunch of those lol. They had a case for italian cookies and other pastries like donut and danishes.

    Sep 25 · Kelvin Johnson
    ★ 5.0

    The marshmallow donuts are to die for. The pastries are very fresh and the Strawberry Shortcake was soooo good. However, the Marshmallow Donuts are the absolute best.

    Aug 22 · Angie
    ★ 5.0

    I love their marshmallow donuts because they're the best, plus there's none around my way. And thing I love best is the apple crumb pie. It is so delicious, but sometimes they run out really fast so one or two or whatever. You'll love them

    Sep 10 · Maria Vitale
    ★ 5.0

    My husband’s favorite birthday cake is Herman’s Strawberry Shortcake. They use real strawberries, nut just a strawberry “gel” that other bakeries and grocery stores use. Plus, their marshmallow donuts are incredible.

    Sep 14 · Michele Infussi
    ★ 5.0

    The customer service was wonderful! The show room or bakery display area was clean and well kept. Parking was free but space is limited. I really loved that the chocolate covered strawberries were made to order. So they weren’t sitting in a display case all day.

    Apr 7 · Corina McNeil
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